I don't want a shooting star. I want an entire sky of fireworks.
Amongst the chaos of fairies celebrating the magical repair of Tinkerbell's wing, I find my hands clasped between Milori's. The feel of his skin against mine brings back pleasant memories of our younger selves at the border, my warm hands enveloped in his cold ones. My hands grip his tighter as I lean into him, connecting our lips in a slow kiss.
Giggles fill the air, Fairy Mary gasping, "Oh! Queen Clarion!" as I find an irremovable smile on my face.
"I didn't know they were going to do the smoochy, smoochity." the Keeper rubs his neck, a telltale expression on his face, "Guess they're telling people now."
How long have I awaited this day? Lonely nights became a pattern, years passed like days, yet I remember Milori's touch so well. I created the law regarding the Winter Woods to prevent any further tragedies...was our efforts in vain?
Though that law will be abolished. Never again shall another warm fairy be torn away from a winter fairy.
"Clarion," I hear Milori's thick accent, a shiver running down my spine at the sound of my name on his lips. "I must return the winter fairies to the Winter Woods." he gently releases my hands.
Clasping my hands in front of me, I nod slightly, "Of course. Please ensure their safe return." he nods in response.
His brown eyes lock with mine, my stomach lurching, "I ask that you meet me at the border once more."
"I would love to." I smile. A smile forms on his face too. Milori swings his cape to fall down his back, covering the jagged edge of his broken wing.
Placing a hand gently on my arm, I shiver at his cold touch. "Warm yourself until dawn." he says gently, moving to walk away.
"Milori," I call, loving the way his name sounds on my tongue. His eyes find mine again. "Thank you."
Thank you for saving Pixie Hollow. Thank you for waiting for me.
Milori nods before departing for the Winter Woods and I watch as his owl flies into the horizon, beyond what the eye can see; back into the mystical season filled with different shades of white.